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Introducing children to the magic of ballet

Judy Garland’s greatest songs brought to life, Simply Spellbinding

ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET & ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL

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When there’s trouble under the sea, the Octonauts dive into action! Get ready to embark on an exciting new mission with our underwater adventure super heroes, Captain Barnacles, Kwazii and Peso, in the brand new live stage show, Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure.

Visit amazing underwater worlds full of adventure, with surprises around every corner.

With projection screens, amazing animation, full size characters and loads of songs, Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure is action-packed fun for all the family.

My First Ballet: Swan Lake is a magical introduction to the beauty of ballet for children aged 3+, featuring a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s wonderful music.

The magician Rothbart has turned the beautiful princess Odette into a swan: will PrinceSiegfried be able to save her, or will he fall for Rothbart’s sorcery?

Very popular across the UK with adaptations of Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, the My First Ballet series returns to Wimbledon this Summer. fri 15 - sat 16 may Fri 1pm & 4.30pm, Sat 11am, 2pm & 5pm

‘A thrill-a-minute, musical, interactive stage show. perfect for any young Octonauts fan’

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Over the Rainbow The Man That Got Away get happy Zing! Went The Strings of my Heart Rock-a-bye Your Baby (with a Dixie Melody) Easter Parade The Trolley Song

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A breathtaking show highlighting the legendary life and career of Miss Judy Garland. This show is created in arrangement with the Judy Garland Estate, and is the only officially recognised Judy Garland show in the world today.

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With official blessing from Judy’s family, we are proud to take you on a magical musical journey through the songs that made Judy a legend in show business history. Along with never before seen film highlights and interviews, we will bring Judy’s dazzling songbook to life on stage with our award winning cast who are the creme of London’s West End.

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Special guest is Judy’s daughter, Lorna Luft, who will lead the way through this remarkable show. Our award winning cast also features Ray Quinn, Louise Dearman, and The Boyfriend Dancers. Creative director is Arlene Phillips.

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the all singing all dancing production With music from

Irving Berlin Cole Porter George Gershwin

Featuring Pop Sensation PIXIE LOTT with Trent Whiddon & dance stars Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor from the hit TV Show STRICTLY COME DANCING The most famous songs of the Golden Age of Hollywood are recreated live on stage with our award winning singers and dancers.

Special guests are Pop Princess and BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing favorite Pixie Lott, with dance partner Trent Whiddon and world champion Strictly Come Dancing professionals Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor who will wow the audience with their glamorous costumes and ballroom skills.

Puttin’ On The Ritz takes you on a wonderful musical journey and features music from George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter. Songs include: Cheek to Cheek, Alexander’s Rag Time Band, Birth of the Blues, Swanee, Night and Day, I Got Rhythm, Easter Parade, Puttin’ On The Ritz.

‘Puttin’ On The Ritz delivered a brilliant and nostalgic night out!

The audience loved every single minute of this show. The singing was top class, and the dancing even better’ Edinburgh press

‘A glittering extravaganza that has the audience cheering for more’ Norwich evening news

‘A decadent visual treat. A wonderful reminder of times gone by’ What’s on Theatre

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Direct From Three Years In The West End

Monty Python’s Spamalot

gallops back out on tour to bring the West End production to theatres across the land (to the sound of banging coconut shells). Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is a kind-of-new musical with a book by Eric Idle and an entirely new score for the new production (well, almost), created by Eric Idle and John du Prez.

The latest tour, which is directed by Christopher Luscombe, follows hot on the heels of the can’t–believe-howsuccessful-it-was Monty Python Reunion at The O2 and Eric Idle’s acclaimed performance of Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony - the world sang along, and Spamalot audiences get the opportunity to do so too!

During the run, there have been 21 onstage moustache incidents, three suspected cases of swine flu (French pigs!), three outbreaks of nits and 92 pairs of coconuts.

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Get All Shook Up with the hits of Elvis presley

From the producers of Hairspray, Midnight Tango, West Side Story and The Rocky Horror Show comes a hilarious, feel-good musical featuring Elvis Presley’s greatest hits.

In a small town in 1950’s America, a guitar-playing, hip-swivelling stranger rides his motorbike into town.

Is he The Devil In Disguise or a Hound Dog in his Blue Suede Shoes? The townsfolk are about to be All Shook Up and could be headed for Heartbreak Hotel, but for Natalie, the love-struck, tomboy mechanic, it really is Now or Never.

Packed with 25 of the best-loved songs by The King himself, Love Me Tender, by the writer of the award-winning West End and Broadway smash hit Memphis, is a funny and moving tale of hope, second chances and the healing qualities of Rock ’n’ Roll.

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BRITAIN’S GREATEST SONG AND DANCE MAN RETURNS IN A WONDERFUL NEW MUSICAL! BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

‘HE REMAINS A VERY GREAT STAR’

THE LONDON PALLADIUM’S ALL-TIME RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMer It’s been seventy years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during the Second World War. Did he crash?

Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved?

Brought to the stage in a brand new musical spectacular, is the life, fame and vanishing of America’s most famous big band leader.

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THE 16 PIECE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA WITH SENSATIONAL PERFORMERS AND DAZZLING CHOREOGRA PHY

Music legend TOMMY STEELE, Britain’s first rock ’n’ roll icon who became our greatest ever song and dance man, commands the stage as only a very great star can in this extraordinary tale of the world’s most famous big band leader, accompanied by a live 16-piece Glenn Miller orchestra and a full supporting company of singers, dancers and actors.

Tommy’s legendary career boasts countless hit singles, Hollywood movie hits and award-winning stage musical hits such as Half a Sixpence, Hans Andersen and Singin’ in the Rain at the London Palladium, where he was recently honoured with a prestigious plaque celebrating the fact that he remains the theatre’s most successful ever star.

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PLAYING THE BIG BAND ERA HITS IN THE MOOD THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU MOONLIGHT SERENADE TUXEDO JUNCTION CHAT TANOOGA CHOO CHOO LITTLE BROWN JUG PENNSYLVANIA 6-500 AND MANY, MANY MORE

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‘BLOOD BROTHERS IS A THEATRICAL PHENOMENON’

the musical for allPTtime

‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING. UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’

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★★★★★ ★★★★★ ‘dazzling’ sunday telegraph

‘terrific’ sunday express

‘exhilarating. one of the best musicals ever written’ sunday times

THEIR LIVES WERE WORLDS APART

THEIR destiny joined them together

BEST MUSICAL - ALL AWARDS ‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING APPROVAL’ DAILY MAIL

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‘gritty, gripping, superb’ mail on sunday

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi award-winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it ‘brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval’ (The Daily Mail).

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

Includes previous cast photos

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‘AN UNFORGETTABLE MUSICAL TRIUMPH’ EVENING POST

‘A stunning new look at a powerful show’

‘one of the great musical theatre experiences’

‘A MIRACLE’ LIVERPOOL ECHO

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TIM RICE & ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S LEGENDARY MUSICAL Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the musical scene in 1971 - stunning audiences and changing the face of musical theatre forever. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus through an extraordinary, groundbreaking score. As compelling today as it was at its inception over forty years ago, Jesus Christ Superstar has some of musical theatre’s most legendary songs from I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Everything’s Alright and Gethsemane through to, of course, Superstar.

Leading performer Glenn Carter returns as Jesus, a role he has played in the West End, on Broadway and on film. Musical theatre star Tim Rogers, whose theatre credits include Carousel, Whistle Down the Wind and the title role in Jekyll & Hyde at the Union Theatre plays Judas Iscariot, while X-Factor finalist Rachel Adedeji stars as Mary Magdalene direct from the UK and European tour of Thriller Live.

Produced by Bill Kenwright and the creative team behind numerous blockbuster musicals, Jesus Christ Superstar tells the world’s oldest story with the superb theatricality they have brought to Evita, Joseph, Cabaret, Blood Brothers, Whistle Down the Wind, Starlight Express and many more.

‘SUPERB SET AND BRILLIANT LIGHTING EFFECTS.

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WHAT A GREAT SHOW!’ THE OBSERVER

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DIRECTED BY BOB TOMSON AND BILL KENWRIGHT

‘A SPECTACULAR SHOW. OUTSTANDING’ The Belfast Times

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‘AN ALMIGHTY HIT...

SOMETHING OF A MIRACLE’ BIRMINGHAM POST

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David Hutchinson & Phillip Rowntree for Sell A Door THEATRE COMPANY present

Winner of the ‘People’s Favourite Musical’ at the Off West End Awards and nominated for Best Musical at the Whats On Stage Awards, the 5 star hit Britain’s Got Bhangra is back; remixed, remastered and better than ever!

Farmer’s son Twinkle moves from the fields of the Punjab to the streets of Southall to make a better life for himself and his wife.

With no money, but a gifted voice, he becomes a star on the growing Bhangra music scene. Following Twinkle’s fortune through the rise of Bhangra and the evolution of the music scene and multicultural Britain from the 1980s to the current day, this colourful, energetic musical is guaranteed to lift you from the Dhol Drums!

Shake your shoulders, twist that light bulb; this is the story of how Britain’s Got Bhangra!

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Get ready for the ride of your life as the ultimate party, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical returns to Wimbledon in 2015 due to overwhelming popular demand!

Based on the smash-hit movie, the feel-good international hit sensation Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance floor classics including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, rush to get your tickets today for this wildly fresh and funny hit musical that will take you on a journey to the heart of fabulous!

Priscilla is

‘HUGELY ENTERTAINING... INSANELY GLITZY’ Daily Telegraph

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The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is back on tour, with a brand new production that is guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

Starring Tony Maudsley (ITV1’s Benidorm) as Edna Turnblad, Claire Sweeney (Educating Rita, Chicago) as Velma Von Tussle, Peter Duncan (BBC1 Tumble) as Wilbur Turnblad, and Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, X Factor) as Motormouth Maybelle. Freya Sutton will reprise the role of Tracy Turnblad alongside Jon Tsouras as Corny Collins, Dex Lee as Seaweed, Ashley Gilmour as Link Larkin and Layton Williams (Bad Education, Billy Elliot) as Duane.

Don’t miss this all star cast in an irresistible feel good show that will have you smiling for days, let your hair down and book now!

‘As light and bouncy as a bubble of gum’ The Observer

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‘A big, bouncy bouffant of a musical’ Leicester Mercury

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Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, comes to Wimbledon for 8 performances only, starring Craig Revel Horwood*, the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing judge, as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks.

Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search…

With its award-winning book and score, this stunning new production includes the unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow.

Don’t miss Annie - you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!

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*Please note that the role of Miss Hannigan will be played by Lesley Joseph for both Saturday performances and Craig Revel Horwood will not be appearing.

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THE HOME OF LONDON PANTOMIME STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED on 2014’s cinderella

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‘If it weren’t for the tennis, Wimbledon would be known globally as the London Home of Panto’ mail on sunday Whisk yourselves away to Neverland in an enchanting and timeless tale this Christmas. Join Peter Pan and Wendy as they take on Captain Hook in the ultimate family adventure; this pantomime guarantees magical sets and costumes, amazing special effects and spectacular song and dance numbers. f Family ticket

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Based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, Shrek The Musical is the must-see show for all the family.

Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got the biggest, brightest musical comedy around!

Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, Shrek The Musical brings all the much-loved DreamWorks characters to life, live on stage, in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. Join the adventure.

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‘shrektacular’ Sunday Telegraph

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THE GLOBAL SMASH HIT MAKES A SPECTACULAR RETURN IN 2016

RETURNING BY POPULAR DEMAND

special events nights on broadway - the bee gees story sat 9 may 7.30pm G The Bee Gees Story Nights On Broadway present a tribute to the Bee Gees through a fantastic performance, featuring the Gibb brothers incredible songs from over four decades - from the 60s to the 90s. This is is a totally live concert, with a six piece band from Ireland that pride themselves on musical authenticity, and in particular the accurate recreation of the vocal talents and harmonies of the Bee Gees, with costume changes complimenting the show to give a full Bee Gees Concert Experience.

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Using their whole bodies to expertly control the rhythms, Yamato leaves audiences exhilarated by this high-energy, explosive production.

The sheer physical strength and dynamic movement of the drummers is as impressive as the music, in this visually spectacular and highly entertaining show.

‘Pure energy meets spiritual high’ the scotsman

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DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE Following a record-breaking worldwide tour Richard O’Brien’s classic is ready to thrill you once again with its frothy fun and naughty moments!

Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party!

This is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos and get ready for the biggest bash in town! Be warned, this show has rude parts!

Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Created

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jackson - live in concert THU 4 JUNe 7.30pm G Ben’s portrayal of Michael Jackson in his prime has to be the most vocally and visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres. Ben is joined on the stage by his incredible Band and Dancers who work their way through all the hits. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice! His renditions of Thriller, Beat it and Billie Jean are truly sensational. Jackson Live in Concert features all-live vocals and superb musicians and dancers, fabulous costumes and of course all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of Pop. Pure MJ!

THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS

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Complete with Pork Pie Hats & Sunglasses, the legendary Chicago Blues Brothers are back with a brand new action-packed show!

Featuring over 2 hours of the best Blues, Motown, Soul & Comedy from both of the Blues Brothers movies, as well as classic hits from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Reading and many more.

Now with an elaborate new stage production including a 7-piece live band, this non-stop party celebrates over 30 years of the Blues Brothers phenomenon! thebluesbrothers.co.uk

BOOK NOW 0844 871 7646 25 (Bkg fees apply)

special events ben and holly’s little kingdom

tue 11 - wed 12 august Tue 4pm, Wed 10am, 1pm & 4pm FAMILY TICKET £54 ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off (Band A) From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on an exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family!

rat pack vegas spectacular

THU 13 AUGUST 7.30pm KIDS GO FREE* *Conditions apply ‘Purveyors of Cool’ perform ‘The Greatest Music Of The 20th Century’.

Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis in a totally live show with a swingin orchestra & Vegas showgirls too.

Come Fly with Me, That’s Amore, Under My Skin, Fly Me To The Moon, Sway, Mack The Knife. BBC - ‘MAGNIFICENT!’ The Stage - ‘SUPERB’ Always a fun night out! www.ratpack.biz

the dreamboys 2015 uk tour Featuring Dan Osborne from TOWIE

fri 14 august 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2.50 off G The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand new show and UK Tour for 2015. If you’re looking for the very best girls night out, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks.

An action packed 2 hour show from start to finish, these boys will literally have you begging for more! Book your tickets now before it’s too late!

ken dodd sat 15 august 7pm G 2014 marked the 60th anniversary year of Ken Dodd’s incredible career as a professional entertainer. He is a comedian of legendary status; an icon and national treasure who has been entertaining audiences for a lifetime of happiness and laughter. Come and enjoy his famous Happiness Show and you’ll be absolutely discumknockerated by a truly tattifelarius (fun-filled) evening of laughter and songs presented by a comedy genius and his guests.

Please note age restrictions may apply for this show.

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From the producers of last year’s record breaking production, Santa Claus and the Magical Christmas Journey, the enchanting Christmas experience returns with a brand new adventure.

It’s Christmas Eve and whilst most children are hanging up their stockings, there are a few boys and girls in Wimbledon who are not!

They don’t believe in Santa and with Christmas morning fast approaching cheeky elves Charlie and Kara must help Santa prove that he is indeed real! With magic tricks, songs and stories, can they make them believe before it’s time to board Santa’s sleigh and deliver the presents?

A truly unforgettable experience which includes snow and bubbles, this interactive show is a must see over the festive season.

As an added Christmas treat, all of the good boys and girls in the audience will meet Santa after the show and receive a special present of their own.

Tue 1 - thu 24 december standard Family Ticket £49 PEAK Family Ticket £52 For all children ages 2+

with songs, stories, a meet & greet with santa & a free gift!

support new wimbledon theatre

thank you to our coRporate partners

corporate membership Play an important role in your local community, establishing or strengthening your company name. Our bespoke Corporate Membership packages offer excellent benefits including brand awareness, joint marketing and PR opportunities, client entertaining and complimentary and discounted tickets.

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seat dedications Dedicate a seat to a loved one and help continue the life of our beautiful Edwardian theatre. An elegant plaque engraved with your chosen name and dedication will be placed on the back of the seat of your choice.

To find out more, call Vanessa on 020 8545 7907 or email vanessatimms@theambassadors.com

POST SHOW Q&A

Free to ticket holders (approx. 20 mins) Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man Wed 22 April After 7.30pm show

show related events

English National Ballet: My First Ballet - Swan Lake Fri 15 May, 2.45pm - 3.30pm Ages 2 - 4 years + parents Members £12.75* / Non-Members £15* *Includes one child and one adult; additional places available at a reduced rate.

Dive in and discover Swan Lake in this energetic creative dance workshop on-stage. To book go to www.ballet.org.uk/whatson Inside Shakespeare Thu 28 May, 11.30am - 5pm £25. For ages 15 - 19 years Discover Shakespeare’s rich characters in this acting

BOOKING CONTACTS matthew bourne’s the car man

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Box Office 0844 871 7646 Groups & Schools Bookings 0844 871 7696 www.atgtickets.com/ wimbledon (no booking fee)

masterclass with Arrows & Traps Artistic Director, Ross McGregor.

Theatre Summer School Mon 27 July - Fri 31 July 10.30am - 4pm (Mon - Thu) Slapstick Comedy Workshop 10.30am - 1pm (Fri) Sat 13 June, £110. For ages 11 - 16 years.

10.30am - 12.30pm Devise a new play inspired by the £15. For ages 8 - 12 years music of your choice. Whether it Celebrate the silly! Inspired by will be tragedy, comedy, mystery the outrageous physical comedy or fantasy will depend on the of Monty Python’s Spamalot. music you bring.

summer activities

Audition Skills Sat 9 May, 10.30am - 1pm £12.50. For ages 14 - 19 years.

Conquer your nerves & develop audition techniques for castings, drama school entry & exams.

Young Actors Company: Act Up! Tue 26 May, 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm £5. For ages 8 - 11 years.

New Wimbledon Theatre’s resident Young Actors Company will share their acting skills, tips and drama games in these fun sessions.

Creative Learning Enquiries: Alison Garner Learning and Development Officer: alisongarner@ theambassadors.com 020 8545 7910

Just Dance: Summer School Mon 3 August – Fri 7 August 10.30am - 4pm everyday. £110. For ages 8 - 18 years.

Develop your dance skills and learn new styles, no matter what your experience.

WCTT YOUNG ACTORS COMPANY

The YAC is FREE and meets every Sunday in term time. We will be auditioning in September 2015, contact Natalie: assist_new wimbledon@yahoo.co.uk to register your details.

Natalie Scott YAC Administrator: assist_newwimbledon@yahoo. co.uk

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**A £2.85 transaction fee applies to online & telephone bookings (excluding Theatre Card holders & Group Bookings). *A 1% per ticket booking fee applies to all credit & debit card bookings made at the box office.

The information in this brochure was correct at time of going to print. We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions & fees. Due to the varying nature of our shows, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.

Ambassador theatre group Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the world’s number one live-theatre company with a total of 39 venues in Britain and on Broadway and an internationally recognised award-winning theatre producer. ATG is the market leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets, LOVETheatre and Group Line. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 & 2. In New York, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre, the largest theatre on Broadway. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre and Convention Centre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio and Grand Opera House, York. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Ruling Class, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, East is East, Richard III, Arcadia, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, Macbeth, The Hothouse, The Pride, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), 9 To 5 The Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show, Goodnight Mister Tom, The Mystery of Charles Dickens, South Pacific, All New People, Dandy Dick, Blue/Orange, Ghost The Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Exit the King, The Mountaintop, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls.

BOOK YOUR PROGRAMMES AND ICE CREAMS IN ADVANCE WHEN BUYING YOUR TICKETS!

booking information New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon London SW19 1QG Box Office 0844 871 7646 ATG THEATRE CARD HOTLINE 0844 871 7633 Groups & Schools 0844 871 7696 Access hotline 0844 871 7677 For our deaf and hard of hearing patrons please use Type Talk, which is a free service provided by the RNID and B.T. (You only pay for the call to the venue).

18001 0844871 7677 (textphone user) 18002 0844871 7677 (hearing person).

For more information on Text Relay please visit www.textrelay.org International 020 8544 7424 www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon (Online booking with bkg fee) telephone bookings Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm and Sun 10am - 8pm.

Opening Hours may vary on Bank Holidays. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express. Bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage charge. For most shows, ATG Theatre Card holders, Group bookings and sales in person at the Box Office are fee-free. Please check with the Box Office at time of booking. Calls to the Box Office are charged at national rate (charges may vary according to service provider). Please note we are unable to accept ticket reservations over the phone or online.

New Wimbledon Theatre Box Office (bkg fees may apply) To book in person the Box Office is open Mon - Sat 10am - 8pm. (6pm on non-performance days). Please note that the Box Office is unable to take bookings in person for future shows 1 hour prior to a performance. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express.

Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to New Wimbledon Theatre’s restoration/building fund.

Conditions of Sale Tickets are non refundable. Ticket exchanges can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee; exchanges will only be accepted for the same production and for the same value or higher on payment of the difference. All exchange requests

are subject to availability and must be received at least 48 hours prior to the original performance date. Discounts are subject to availability and offered on a limited basis. Only one discount is available per booking. Children under 5 will not be admitted to New Wimbledon Theatre, except for children and family shows, where children over the age of 18 months must have their own seat.

Price band structure reflects the level of comfort offered by seats and clarity of view. We regret that we cannot guarantee unrestricted view at all times due to the varying nature of productions involved.

G Group discounts Discounts for group and school bookings on coded shows. Groups Hotline open Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm.

ATG THEATRE CARD ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a maximum of four tickets per card.

Please book early to avoid disappointment. concessions Tickets at discounted rates are subject to availability and at the absolute discretion of the New Wimbledon Theatre. Valid for certain performances (exclusions apply).

Under 16s, full time students, Senior Citizens: discounts available at selected performances. Please ask at time of booking. Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre, or who need to sit in particular seats, should make this known at the time of booking. equal access for all Main House Stalls only: Street level access is available via Russell Road.

Wheelchair accessible lift to stalls.

Wheelchair spaces with seat for companion - stalls.

Wheelchair adapted toilet, bar facilities & stalls.

Infra-red hearing system

Guide dogs are welcome but please advise at time of booking if bringing one to the Main House and Studio.

AUDIO DESCRIBED AND SIGNED PERFORMANCES Please state your access requirements at the time of booking. For our signed performances, please e-mail Box Office to ensure that your seats offer a good view of the signer - wimbledonboxoffice @theambassadors.com or alternatively phone our access line on 0844 871 7677.

For audio described perfs, contact Box Office to reserve your headset. Limited availability. We also offer Touch Tours (subject to availability) to be booked in person at the Box Office or via email to the address above.

This brochure and access details are available in Large Print or on audio cd.

Call 020 8545 7900 to request a copy.

HOW TO FIND US Public Transport 5 min walk from Wimbledon Rail, Tube (District Line & Tramlink station). Turn left onto The Broadway. South Wimbledon Tube station (Northern line) 10 min walk Buses 57, 93, 131, 163, 164, 200, 219 & 493

By Car New Wimbledon Theatre is 9 miles from Heathrow and 16 miles from Gatwick; the A3 gives access to the South Circular and M25.

PARKING There are various places to park in Wimbledon - please refer to our website for more details.

Filming and Theatre Hire The theatre is available for filming and has appeared in Little Britain, Spooks, Extras, Poirot and De-Lovely to name but a few. You can also hire the theatre and its function rooms for conferences, meetings, photography, rehearsals, private parties and events. Enquiries: wimbledonadmin @theambassadors.com

Studio Wheelchair adapted toilet facility, InfraRed system and lift access from The Broadway.

The information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to press. New Wimbledon Theatre reserves the right to alter the advertised programme or facilities if necessary, we also reserve the right to limit or vary all advertised discounts. Data protection The New Wimbledon Theatre is managed by the New Wimbledon Theatre Ltd, part of the Ambassador Theatre Group. We would like to add or retain your details on our lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments. We also look to secure information and special offers too for you from other organisations. You will also be asked whether you want to receive any of this information the next time you book. If you do not want to receive information from ourselves and / or third parties or have any queries, contact the Marketing Department at New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG.

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